sports Briefs

The Cortez Wrestling Club Program will hold Peewee Wrestling sign-ups today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Montezuma-Cortez High School Commons Area. Sign-ups will also be Saturday, Feb. 9, from 10 to 2 at Cortez Middle School during the middle school wrestling tournament. It's for all children ages 4-Older. Parents must bring a copy of a child's birth certificate to sign-ups. The 2013 season will start Monday, Feb. 18, with practices on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at the M-CHS Auxiliary Gym. The first tourney is Saturday, March 2, in Monticello, Utah, and the season runs through Saturday, April 13, in Farmington, N.M. For any questions, please contact Misty Valdez at 739-4935 or Ruben Duran at 739-9682.

Trout Unlimited meeting

The Dolores River Anglers Trout Unlimited Chapter will be holding its general membership meeting on Monday at the Cortez Elks Lodge starting with a meet-and-greet at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will feature a round-robin fly tying demonstration by local fly tyers, such as Brad Waltman, Larry Russell, Marc Meyer, Chris Burkett and Mike Jensen. A special tyer may be present to show how to tie the flies used on the San Juan River and the Dolores River. These tyers will demonstrate how to tie the flies that work in local waters, as well as share their favorite fishing destinations. Monday is hamburger night at the Elks Lodge, but people may also order off of the menu. This meeting is open to the public and all who are interested, are encouraged to come. Bring a friend and learn about the Dolores River Anglers, and the art and science of fly tying.

Ute Mountain Rec. coed basketball

The Ute Mountain Recreation Center in Towaoc is taking registration for its men's 40-Older basketball league and tournament, and adult coed basketball league and tournament. Entry fee is $200 and it's a seven-game guarantee for an eight-player roster. League play starts Tuesday, Jan. 29. All games are played on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Ute Mountain Rec. Center. For more information, please call Jonathan at 564-5360.

Southwest Softball meeting

Southwest Softball will be having a board meeting Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 6:30 p.m., at the office of Tullis Chiropractic. Several board positions are up for election. If anyone has questions, please call Scott Tullis at 570-5270 or email Southwestsoftball@yahoo.com.

Ute Mountain Rec. men's basketball tourney

The Ute Mountain Recreation Center in Towaoc is taking registration for its men's Hotshot, double-elimination basketball tournament. Entry fee is $150. It's a 16-team, nine-man roster tourney on the weekend of Feb. 16-17. For more information, please call Jonathan at 564-5360.

Nucla Resolution 5K Run/Walk

Montrose West Recreation is pleased to sponsor the third annual Nucla Resolution 5K Run/Walk. The event will, once again, benefit the West End's animal rescue shelter, Hoof & Paw. Totally volunteer driven, Hoof & Paw has been fostering lost and homeless animals while providing adoption, immunization, spay and neutering services at no or low cost. Race participants are encouraged to bring their leashed dogs along for this fun annual event. This year's race is Sunday, Feb. 17, beginning from the Nucla Fire House at noon. The 5K (3.1 miles) course will loop around Nucla streets with moderate elevation gain. The competitive race will offer first, second and third-place ribbons in the men's and women's running and walking categories. The $20 registration fee provides participants with a race bib, post-race refreshments and a commemorative T-shirt. Participants are encouraged to preregister, although registration is available on race day. With more than 85 participants at last year's race, MWR and race organizers are anticipating their biggest turnout since the race was created in 2011. Doggy snacks and prizes will also be offered. The race will be held rain, snow or shine. Please remember to dress accordingly. To register or volunteer, call Paul at 864-428-2276 or email nuclaresolutionrace@gmail.com.

Tri-City Soccer registrations

Tri-City Soccer is currently accepting registrations for spring soccer. Spring soccer will run from April 8, through May 4, for most teams. There will be teams for children 3 through 13 (based on their age as of July 31, 2012). Placement is based on first come, first served space availability. If a child played soccer in the fall of 2012, then parents do not need to re-register their child. Registrations can be picked up at the Cortez Recreation Center. Parents can also register online at tricitysoccer.com. Call 749-5475 or email tcsa@tricitysoccer.com with questions.

Community calendar

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Monday, March 30

SouthWest Colorado Concerts presents Quartetto Gelato at M-CHS at 7 p.m. This Canadian quartet is known for clever programming and humor and...